ONE THING: The Bible was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Romans 15:4
2 Timothy 3:1-17, Matthew 28:16-20, Romans 15:4, John 5:39-40, Psalm 19:7-11, John 1, Romans 12, Romans 8:28.
CONTEXT: As a Christian when faced with difficult times we respond with Biblical actions.
The corrupt bad guys are destroyed by the bad things they do. What happens to the Christian who walk closely to God through Bible study? v11
The Lord rescues them / Us
Where is the best place for you to continue, restart studying the Bible? Why is that such a good place?
SALVATION: John 5:39-40
You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me, yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life.
No substitute or replacement for the Word of the Lord and its incredible guidance in all areas of life.
The Bible is...
From God not man. John 1
Full of beneficial teachings for all areas of life. Romans 12
Clear on what is right and wrong, good and evil, eternal and temporary. Genesis- Revelation
In order to equip you for every Good work from God. Romans 8:28
Breathed out by God - Comes from God not man
Profitable for Teaching - For God's good in our life
Reproof - To show what God disapproves
Training in Righteousness - To show how we can become better disciples of Christ
Man of God - A Christian person
Equipped for every good work - God's sovereign will on Earth.
Based on this message what is something you can do to
become more like Jesus?
Gospel- Centered =
Worship: You and God studying the Bible in daily, protected, uninterrupted, solitude.
Community: Get involved in a gospel centered, Bible-based discussion with others about Jesus on a regular basis.
Service: Make aware to others that the Bible has the answers to life's questions. Give Bibles away at no cost to the person who’s getting it.
Multiplication: Start a gospel centered, Bible-based discussion with others about Jesus on a regular basis. Meet for a little bit then take a break and meet again.
